ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 571576 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
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1 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
embellish
solace
incisive
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
naive
brawl
entangle
buffer

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
preclude
pale
gruff

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
grandiose
censure
aerate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pretense
retroactive
promote
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."